Mine Safety Advisor - Lead Investigations & Compliance

MacKellar Group; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking a proactive safety professional to help maintain our Safety and Health Management System across mining, civil and earthmoving operations. You will conduct inspections, audits and risk assessments while leading incident investigations and promoting robust risk controls.

You will also drive hazard reporting, safety communications and training, ensuring compliance with the Queensland legislation and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ practical HSE experience in mining, civil or earthmoving operations.
• Sound knowledge of the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing risk controls.
• Relevant risk management and safety investigation competencies.
• Strong reporting and record management skills.
• Current Australian Class C driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations using ICAM or similar methodologies
• Promote hazard reporting, Take 5s, JRAs and risk management practices
• Support toolbox talks, pre-starts, workforce training and safety communications
• Monitor compliance with site safety procedures, legislative requirements and training standards
• Identify improvement opportunities and work with operational teams to strengthen safety performance

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MacKellar Group is seeking a proactive safety professional to help maintain our Safety and Health Management System across mining, civil and earthmoving operations. You will conduct inspections, audits and risk assessments while leading incident investigations and promoting robust risk controls.

You will also drive hazard reporting, safety communications and training, ensuring compliance with the Queensland legislation and client requirements.